33-U.S.C.-3822

§3822 – Declaration

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Title 33 > Chapter 51 > Subchapter II > Section 3822

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• Reference: Section 3822
• Legend: §3822 – Declaration
• USCode Year: 2013

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(a) Requirements

On entry into force of the Convention for the United States, a vessel of at least 24 meters in length, but less than 400 gross tons engaged on an international voyage (except fixed or floating platforms, FSUs, and FPSOs) must carry a declaration described in subsection (b) that is signed by the owner or owners authorized agent. That declaration shall be accompanied by appropriate documentation, such as a paint receipt or a contractor invoice, or contain an appropriate endorsement.

(b) Content of declaration

The declaration must contain a clear statement that the antifouling system on the vessel complies with the Convention. The Secretary may prescribe the form and other requirements of the declaration.

(Pub. L. 111–281, title X, §1022, Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 3026.)

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